I want to adapt these for the school festival! A roundup of comedians’ manzai, sketch comedy, and one-liner gags

Milk Boy

[Full Version] Milkboy performs the uncut version of their M-1 bit “Cornflakes” — “#Twitter Trend Awards 2019”

If the names Repezens, Cosmos, and Gin & Vodka ring a bell, you’re probably quite the Milk Boy maniac.

Those were the duo names they used before becoming Milk Boy.

Let’s try performing a Milk Boy manzai routine by the champions of the 2019 M-1 Grand Prix! Their “Cornflakes” bit that starts with “My mom forgot what breakfast she likes” is now as reliably classic as traditional rakugo.

First, master it perfectly and bring the house down with “It’s cornflakes!” You can base your material on teachers at school or unique traits of your school—the key is to take your time and craft your set well.

Go get lots of laughs with that lively Naniwa manzai vibe!

Chocolate Planet

Chocolate Planet “Claim”

Let’s take Chocolate Planet as a reference—they’ve achieved strong results on King of Conte and are active on variety shows as well.

Their sketches add a quirky premise or character as an accent to everyday situations.

Because the underlying world is so relatable, the small sense of oddness that appears there becomes funny.

Sometimes there are striking characters, but the flow is often as natural as everyday conversation, which makes them easy to study.

Since it’s not about sudden, one-off gags, it’s important to refine the script as thoroughly as possible.

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kappamaki

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NON STYLE

Inoue’s aging and Ishida’s sharp strategy shine in the new bit “Forgetfulness.”

NON STYLE is a comedy duo beloved by a wide range of generations.

Their rapid-fire routines—driven by Akira Ishida, the quick-witted joker, and Yusuke Inoue, the narcissistic straight man—will have you laughing nonstop.

What’s remarkable about them is that even with their long careers, they continue to release fresh material.

Their YouTube channel regularly features new sketch videos.

For example, in a bit titled “Forgetfulness,” Ishida passionately lectures about how he himself never forgets things, targeting Inoue, who’s been getting more forgetful with age.

The sheer torrent of talk alone makes it hilarious.

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Araki Jakkan

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Hollywood Zakoshisyoh

Hollywood Zakoshisyoh’s 30 Rapid-Fire Impressions SEASON 11-1 Highlights

If you perform a routine inspired by Hollywood Zakoshisyoh at the school festival, everyone might be stunned.

That unique persona and explosive energy can really draw the audience in.

His signature bit, the “Exaggerated ____,” is simple yet highly flexible and easy to adapt.

It also sounds fun to play a different version of yourself than usual.

Just be sure to match the costume and staging to the overall vibe while adding your own originality—that’s the trick.

With rising energy and humor, you can get the whole venue fired up.

If you really capture his style, you’re sure to set off a whirlwind of laughter.

Hanako

Hanako: Sketch “Shinken Zemi”

Hanako is a comedy trio that won King of Conte 2018.

The group consists of straight man Hiroki Akiyama and funny men Dai Okabe and Tatsuhito Kikuta, and they mainly perform sketches in a situational comedy format.

With Okabe’s intense presence—even in his gaze—that can feel a bit overwhelming, Kikuta’s “doing nothing” style that paradoxically becomes his charm, and Akiyama’s punchy retorts tying it all together, their balance feels exquisite.

When performing a Hanako-style sketch yourself, it’s recommended to gather members with a similar vibe and perfectly recreate their act as if you’re channeling Hanako.

Surprisingly, Kikuta’s role is crucial, so make sure to assemble a best-matched lineup!

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SAKI

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EXIT

[EXIT Manzai] A Heartwarming Crime-Eradication Routine

Among the so-called “Seventh Generation” of comedians—a term coined in 2018 that has continued to dominate the comedy scene—the duo EXIT remains especially popular with younger audiences.

Despite often being misunderstood because of their flashy, playboy-like manner of speaking and fashion, they are in fact a skilled duo who weave high-level themes such as classics, current events, and global affairs into their routines, elevating them into witty, entertaining manzai in their own distinctive style.

If you adapt and perform their material on a school festival stage, you’re sure to stand out by incorporating those same kinds of themes, just like the originals.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Asagaya Sisters

Asagaya Sisters - Sketch: Spice Girls

The Asagaya Sisters, striking in their pink dresses.

Though they call themselves sisters, Watanabe and Kimura aren’t related by blood at all.

Their chorus impression of Saori Yuki and Shoko Yasuda in the “Doctor and Assistant: Impersonations Too Subtle to Convey” segment of ‘Tunnels’ Thanks to Everyone’ still makes you laugh even now, doesn’t it? If you’re a close-knit female duo, you might be able to turn the Asagaya Sisters’ material into real popularity! The key is to go all in without feeling embarrassed.

We recommend the “Toilet Cleaning Song” bit and the “Nara Sisters” bit!